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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.81, 691.67 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.81, 691.67 and 361.73 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.81 : 691.67 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.81/691.67 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.81x = 691.67 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.81x = 250,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,196.53/501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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